1948 Map of Accident

About this map

The settlement of Accident and the surrounding Maryland highlands appear here just after the war, showing a landscape defined by industrial forestry and family-scale farming. The Savage River State Forest covers large sections of the eastern terrain, while the historic National Pike cuts across the northern reaches, connecting Addison and Strawn. This 1948 survey documents the local economy of the era, from the extractive history of the Swanton Mine to the water-powered legacy of Engle Mill and Kaese Mill along Bear Creek. Genealogists will find distinct family landmarks like Turney Cem and local educational hubs such as Rich Sch preserved at their mid-century locations. The map also records early infrastructure including an Underground Pipe Line and a state Fish Hatchery, illustrating the intersection of natural resources and public works in Garrett County.